Computer Programming in BIO Lab Zhen Jiang Computer Science Department West Chester University West Chester, PA

Programming is challenging for non-CS majors

Our approach to motivate student learning ◦ Custom-off-the-Shelf (Wii-game like sensor) ◦ Interesting real project (BIO lab work)

Many programming questions ◦ Max ◦ Min ◦ Average ◦ Curving ◦ … ◦ !! How long of this test? – in weeks!

Happy ending for both educator and trainees. To prove yourself with this experience To win the external opportunities ◦ REU ◦ NSA intern ◦ Ph.D. study Thank you!